Houston Domestic Violence Protective Orders Lawyer

Experiencing domestic violence can be both frightening and overwhelming, leaving you unsure of how to protect yourself or your loved ones. Boudreaux Hunter & Associates, LLC understands the critical importance of securing a protective order to ensure your safety and peace of mind. Whether it’s safeguarding you from intimidation or physical harm, we are here to help.

Our Houston domestic violence protective orders lawyers are committed to standing by your side and providing the legal support you need. This page outlines how our lawyers can step in to support you if you feel those responsible have failed to protect you, ensuring you receive the safety and peace you deserve across Houston, TX.

Domestic Violence Protective Orders Law Firm Serving All Courts in Houston, Texas

Experiencing domestic violence can upend your life and leave you feeling vulnerable and uncertain about your safety. At Boudreaux Hunter & Associates, LLC, we understand the importance of obtaining a protective order to shield you and your loved ones from harm. Whether you’re dealing with threats or physical violence, our team is here to help you regain control and peace of mind.

Boudreaux Hunter & Associates, LLC is committed to serving clients throughout Houston. Our office is located at 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 1510, Houston, TX 77027. If you need assistance with securing a protective order, contact us at 713-333-4430 to schedule a risk-free, no-obligation consultation and let us be part of the team that helps secure your safety and well-being.

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According to the National Domestic Violence Help Line “1 in 4 women (24.3%) and 1 in 7 men (13.8%) aged 18 and older in the United States have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime.” Victims of family violence in Texas can obtain a protective order as an immediate remedy to protect themselves from the perpetrator.

Sure, it’s true that a protective order is just a piece of paper, it is not a magical force field that surrounds you with an impenetrable bubble of protection every waking moment, so you must always remain alert and aware of your surroundings and take precautions to ensure your safety. However, a protective order does have teeth, thanks to the criminal consequences attached to the violations of the order.

If you have been a victim of domestic violence, you can contact a Houston protective order lawyer at Boudreaux Hunter & Associates, LLC to assist with filing for a domestic violence retraining order (protective order). Contact us today at (713) 333-4430 or submit a contact form now.

You can reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233, or you can visit https://www.thehotline.org/.

Protective Order in Houston, TX

It is also important to understand a protective order is not the same as a restraining order, which is a non-criminally enforceable temporary restraining order or injunctions filed with a petition for divorce or suit affecting the parent child relationship that provides boilerplate language containing a list of prohibited conduct.

Restraining orders are often mutual, meaning they frequently apply to both parties, whereas a protective order is a tool used to protect a victim of family violence from her perpetrator.

Though the list of prohibitions in a restraining order often includes threats and harassment, violations of a restraining order are not criminal offenses and enforcement requires filing a motion for enforcement or contempt and returning to court.

What is a protective order?

A protective order is a non-criminal court order to keep away your spouse or partner who has become physically violent towards you or your family or threatened you with physical harm.

What does a protective order do?

A protective order instructs your abuser not to hurt, threaten, or harass you or your children, either directly or through another person; to stay away from you, your family, your home, workplace, and children’s daycare or school; and not to carry a gun, even with a license. Additionally, the Judge can order the abuser to attend anger management classes and/or, a substance abuse treatment program; and be drug tested. The Judge may also order child and medical support, set terms and conditions for visitation with the children, and issue a “kick out order” to remove your abuser from the home.

Are there different kinds of protective orders?

Yes. There are protective orders for victims of domestic abuse, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.

How do I get a protective order?

You can hire a private attorney to assist you or you contact your local District Attorney’s office; legal aid office, or family violence shelter. You can also complete a do-it-yourself protective order kit available here. Please keep in mind, trying to obtain a protective order without a lawyer should be your option of last resort. You can also find links for further assistance on our resources page.

What information do I need to get a protective order?

You must be able to show a history of violence from your abuser, as well as a likelihood the violence will continue. Proof can come from a variety of sources, including police reports, photographs, videos, threatening voicemails, texts and emails, social media posts, and witnesses.

How long does a protective order last?

Sexual assault protective orders usually last for life. The duration of other protective orders is determined by the type of abuse, the seriousness of the harm, past violence, likelihood of future violence, if an arrest was made, and if children were present.

What happens if a protective order is violated?

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If you need assistance with filing for a protective order, temporary restraining order, or order of protection contact us today at (713) 333-4430 or submit a contact form now. The violator will be arrested and could be charged with a crime. If this occurs more than once, it could result in felony charges.